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Heroin Distribution
Richter, Shade appear in federal
court; another person arrested.
By Bonnie Hobbs from June 2007 to mid-November
Centre View 2008, they were involved in a
large, heroin-distribution ring in
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View
heir cases were heard Centreville, along with at least a
T separately, but both
Anna Lucille Richter
and Ashleigh Lynn
Shade pleaded guilty Monday in
federal court to conspiracy to dis-
dozen other young men and
women. Six of them have now
pleaded guilty in court and are
awaiting sentencing. Court dates
for the others have not yet been
tribute 100 grams or more of set.
heroin. Afterward, however, Rich- After 19-year-old Alicia Lannes
ter, 20, of Virginia Run, was al- of Centreville’s Country Club
lowed to remain free on bond; Manor died in March 2008 of a
Shade, 19, of Fairfax, was taken heroin overdose, both local and
into custody. federal authorities launched a full-
Federal authorities contend that, See Richter, Shade, Page 16
Some of the cast of Chantilly High’s children’s play, “The Princess and the Porcu-
pine,” written by Director Ed Monk.
‘Princess and Porcupine’ On Stage
Chantilly High presents latest children’s show.
By Bonnie Hobbs p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door or at
Centre View www.chantillyhsdrama.com.
“Things are coming along really well,” said Ed
ake a king, a queen and a princess, throw Monk, director and playwright. “We have a strong
T in a couple knights and — a porcupine,
and it’s Chantilly High’s latest children’s
show, “The Princess and the Porcupine.”
group of kids who picked up things quickly, so I’m
very pleased. It’s double-cast and both casts are
equally talented. Parents and children can watch
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View
With a cast of 34 and crew of 12, it’ll be pre- it together, and it’ll be fun for the whole family.”
sented Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. The story is about a competition between three
24, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 See Children's Show Page 5
Teacher Cleared of Criminal Charges
Smith permitted to plead ‘no contest’ to misdemeanor.
By Bonnie Hobbs tion of innocence throughout the entire process.”
Centre View Smith, 32, of Sterling, worked off and on for Fairfax
County Public Schools since 1999 and, at the time of
ast May, Fairfax County police charged a her arrest, taught Early-Childhood Careers and Gour-
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement
Committee held its 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther
L Chantilly Academy teacher with possession
of methamphetamine. But in the middle of a
jury trial for this felony, last week, the jury was dis-
met Cooking at The Chantilly Academy. She was then
placed on unpaid leave.
Her jury trial began last Monday, Jan. 5, in Circuit
King Jr. Festival last Sunday at Centreville High. missed and Rachel Smith was instead permitted to Court before a jury of six men and six women. At the
President Johnny Nelson looks on while his grand- plead “no contest” to a misdemeanor. outset, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Mark
sons (from left) Kevin and Justin Nelson, light “This has been a very emotional experience for a Sullivan said that, on May 8, 2008, an undercover
candles in honor of their late grandmother, Shirley teacher who’s thrilled with the outcome,” said her narcotics detective was serving a search warrant on
Nelson, who founded CPMSAC, 25 years ago. See attorney, Tom Plofchan, afterward. “There was no Smith’s boyfriend, Edelberto Fernandez, and police
more photos on page 4. finding that she possessed drugs or that there were allegedly found crystal meth in his Springfield home.
drugs in the car, and she feels it vindicates her asser- See Teacher Page 19
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Roundups
News
Robbery in Fair Lakes
Fairfax County police are looking for whoever robbed a 21-
year-old Springfield woman, Dec. 24, in the Fair Lakes Shopping
Caputo Ready for Budget Battles
Center. While walking to her car in the parking lot, around 4:15 By Bonnie Hobbs
p.m., say police, two men appeared and one of them opened her Centre View
car door and tried to steal her GPS device.
She ran to the other side of the car and removed the unit, her- acing a budget-shortfall amount unprec-
self, but the other man pushed her and forcefully took it from her
hands. Both men then fled on foot through the parking lot.
They were described as black, in their late teens to early 20s.
The first suspect was about 6 feet and 180 pounds and wore a
dark-maroon hoodie and jeans. The second suspect was about 5
F edented in the state’s history, Virginia’s leg-
islators have an enormous task ahead of
them in the General Assembly session that
began this week. And it won’t be easy.
“Because of the seriousness of the budget deficit,
feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds and wore khaki pants. we need to expend a significant effort getting it rec-
onciled,” said Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67th). “And it’s
Escape without Force Is Charged going to take hard work from both sides of the aisle.”
But he’s hopeful that, despite the last session’s
Fairfax County police have charged a Franklin Corner man with partisan politics that impeded progress and agree- Del. Chuck Caputo
escape without force. He is Jerrell L. Crosby, 29, of 3109 Dower ments on a slew of issues — most notable, transpor-
House Court in Herndon. According to police, on Dec. 28, around tation — the legislators will somehow be able to put so, rather than call the police, they dropped the kid’s
10:40 a.m., two officers tried to serve Crosby with a warrant from their differences aside because the financial situa- body in the parking lot of Little River Elementary
another jurisdiction. tion is so dire that they simply must. School, and he died,” said Caputo. “The police found
They saw him leaving a home on his street in a car and stopped “I think it’ll bring us together in a bipartisan fash- him, the next day.”
the vehicle at Dower House and West Ox Road. Police say Crosby ion because we know we’re dealing with the same Caputo’s bill says that, when faced with such a situ-
exited the car and allegedly failed to obey the officers’ commands issue — $3 billion in shortfalls — and we’ll have to ation — even if their actions helped cause it — if
to stop. He reportedly fled on foot, and police chased him and those involved call 911 and get help for the person,
make it up in the 2010 budget,”
found him nearby on Briarwood Court. They arrested him and, it will be taken into account when
said Caputo. “The governor has al-
besides serving the warrant, they charged him with escape with- they go to court. A second part to
out force.
ready laid down the gauntlet in
terms of presenting to the General
To Contact Caputo this bill would provide the same
Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67th) may be
Assembly his very-well-thought-out reached consideration, under similar cir-
Burglary at Stone Middle budget revisions for 2010.”
at: 804-698-1067,
delccaputo@house.va.gov or cumstances, in the case of parents
While he can’t speak for the Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67th), Gen- who host drinking parties for
Fairfax County police were called to Stone Middle School, Fri-
day, Jan. 2, around 12:30 p.m., for an apparent burglary. Officers mindset of the Senate, he said that, eral Assembly Building, P.O. Box 406, teens.
Richmond, VA 23218.
met with school security and determined that, the day before, as a legislator representing the 67th Another bill would allow no-ex-
around 3:30 a.m., unknown persons entered the school through District, “I’d like to think we in the cuse, absentee voting. “Right now,
an unsecured roof hatch. House of Delegates can negotiate and come together you have to give one of 17 reasons why you’re not
Once inside, say police, they damaged computer and telephone on the issues. No one there doesn’t want our educa- able to vote on Election Day,” he said. “This way,
lines in a mechanical room. The vandals also spray painted de- tion to be top-notch and continue to improve.” you wouldn’t have to give a reason.”
rogatory words and images in the gym. Caputo said the legislators need to examine each Caputo also wants to extend the exemption for hy-
of the core areas — education, law enforcement, brid, clean-fuel vehicles to use HOV lanes for another
health services and transportation — “to see what is year. He said many people bought these vehicles and,
Canales’s Charges Are Dropped the minimum level of hurt we can apply to each of at the moment, “there’s no reason to shut them off.”
On Sept. 22, Fairfax County police charged Joe Canales, 19, of them.” He’s also eager to receive the results of 20,000
Chantilly’s Brookside community, with gang participation and surveys he mailed out last week to his constituents LAST YEAR, Caputo successfully passed a bill to
assault by mob, following a traffic altercation, that afternoon, on in the 67th. replace the words “mentally retarded” with “intel-
Route 28 at Willard Road in Chantilly. However, last Wednesday, “They’re basically six, broad questions, and I’m lectual disability” in the state code. But it needs to
Jan. 7, in General District Court, before Judge Lisa Mayne, both looking forward to the feedback and will act accord- be reenacted and is endorsed by ARC of Northern
these charges were dropped. ingly in the General Assembly,” said Caputo. He plans Virginia, which advocates for those with intellectual
to hold a town hall meeting, Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 disabilities. Caputo said federal statutes still contain
Free Carseat Inspections a.m., in the Sully District Governmental Center. At the old wording, so the legislators wanted to revise
that time, local residents may respond further to him this bill to make sure the wording in the state code
Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will
about the issues on their minds and he’ll be able to doesn’t clash with federal wording.
perform free, child safety carseat inspections, Thursday, Jan. 15
tell them how things are going in the General As- “This one should pass again,” he said. “It’s one of
and 22, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in
sembly. my primary bills because the stigma of being called
Chantilly. No appointment is necessary. But residents should in-
a retard in this community is terrible, and we’d like
stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians may prop-
erly inspect and adjust them, as needed. Call 703-814-7000, ext. REGARDING HIS OWN legislation, he’s working to change this terminology.”
on a bill requiring background checks for private sales In addition, Caputo’s still trying to get an adop-
5140 to confirm dates and times.
at gun shows. Currently, he said, federally licensed tion-expense tax credit for adoptive parents. “If you’re
firearms dealers are required to conduct a back- going to adopt a child, you should get some help,”
WFCCA Land-Use Committee ground check on potential purchasers “so they don’t he said. He’s also proposing an affordable-housing
A transportation project and a sign plan for a mixed-use project sell guns to felons, the mentally deranged or people study to identify initiatives that can be taken by the
are on tap for the next meeting of the West Fairfax County Citi- who are convicted of domestic violence or are under public and private sectors to provide affordable hous-
zens Association (WFCCA) Land-Use Committee. It’s slated for restraining orders.” ing for those who need it.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m., in the Sully District Governmental But sellers at gun shows have no such obligations, Obviously, he said, the toughest thing the legisla-
Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., in Chantilly. Agenda items are as so Caputo hopes passage of such legislation will be tors will have to tackle this session is reconciling the
follows: a “major, first step” at rectifying this situation. “You state budget. But since he’s now in his second term
❖ VDOT will give a preview of what it’ll present in upcoming, have to start someplace and, to me, it’s just a blatant as a delegate and just began his fourth session in the
public meetings regarding the Route 50 widening project. This problem, right now,” he said. And although a similar general assembly, he feels more confident.
highway will be widened from Poland Road in Loudoun County bill of his failed, last time, he’s not giving up. Said “Generally, the longer you’re there, you learn more
to Route 50 in Chantilly. Caputo: “I know this is a tough sell, but I’m trying about the business, you’re comfortable with the pro-
❖ The panel will review the sign plan for The Shoppes at Com- again, this year.” cedures and you know your way around,” said
monwealth Centre (formerly called BPG) — a mixed-use devel- He’s also giving a second outing to a Good Samari- Caputo. “And you get to know all the other delegates
opment off Westfields Boulevard in Chantilly. The project — al- tan bill that, last time, didn’t get heard. During the and look for opportunities to co-patron bills.” What
ready approved by the county — contains six office buildings last session, he said, three underage teens were drink- gives him the most satisfaction, he said, is “to achieve
ing in the woods in South Riding, when one collapsed some success in protecting our core services from
See Roundups, Page 19
and became unconscious. “The others were scared further budget cuts.”
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
The 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. Festival was held Sunday, Jan.
11, at Centreville High. This celebration
of King’s life and legacy was presented
jointly by the Chantilly Pyramid
Minority Student Achievement Commit-
tee (CPMSAC) and Centreville High.
Franklin Middle seventh-
grader Jonesha Fullerton
sings “Celebration of a
Westfield High’s Martina Dream Come True” during
Greene puts her heart and the step team’s perfor-
soul into the song, “Hero.” mance.
Photos By Bonnie Hobbs Lees Corner’s fifth-grade chorus sings, “Dr. Martin Luther King.”
Centre View
Oak Hill Elementary’s Kendra
Song performs a classical, The Chantilly High Midnight Step Franklin Middle School’s step “Deep River” is performed by Rocky Run
piano selection. Team performs “We Have a Dream.” team sends a message. Middle School’s Chamber Ensemble.
The Centreville High Wildcat Guitarists
perform “Swinging the Changes” and
“Portraits of Spain.”
Brookfield Elementary’s fifth- and sixth-
grade chorus sings, “I am a Small Part of
The Westfield Dance Team performs “I Have a Dream.”
the World.”
(From left) Westfield High’s Martina
Greene and Taylin Frame sing “I Have
These two students drummed together. The Westfield High Drum Line electrifies the audience. Nothing” and “His Eye is on the Sparrow.”
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Children’s Show at Chantilly High Winter
From Page 1
of Puffinetter.
loud, so I get to have a big, booming voice.” He, too,
knights and a porcupine. They must wrest a ruby likes being in a children’s show: “You get to be a lot
away from a two-headed monster, with the winner more expressive because you’re acting to little kids.”
getting to marry a princess in the magical kingdom Also playing the king is junior Barry Coleman. “He’s
a little snobby and thinks he’s superior and smarter
Sharing the role of Bob, the porcupine, are junior than he really is,” said Coleman. “I like playing him
Anthony Schnetzler and sophomore Billy Baker. “As because I have a positive attitude in real life, so I
Bob, I’m shy, but sort of outgoing and not afraid to work with it to make him funny. The best part is com-
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play is extremely entertaining,” he because “you don’t usually get to play
said. “Both casts are very good, and we’re having as a two-headed monster, so it’s a new experience.”
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a two-headed monster who’s guarded the ruby for goofy role I can have fun with.”
200 years. “Everyone who’s tried to steal it has been He said doing physical movements “with another
killed,” said Shedd-Thompson. “They have to bring person attached to your hip” is challenging but, in
me this ruby — that’s how I know they’re brave this role, “I don’t have to be myself; I can be as loud
enough to marry me.” as I want.”
She said the princess eventually becomes nicer, and
it’s a bit tough making the switch quickly, but she’s MEANWHILE, senior Ryan Pratt leads the villag-
having a good time. “Like the show in general, I get ers. “I direct Cabbage Festival games for them, and
to be outrageous and make big motions,” said Shedd- there’s also a comedic Cabbage Festival dance that
Thompson. “There are also jokes in it that parents sets the mood for the beginning of the play,” said
will get — about the current economy and other Pratt. “I’m glad I got cast in this role because Mr.
things — so adults will enjoy the show, too.” Monk gave us the opportunity to create the games
Sharing the role is junior Beverly Ellis, who describes and dance. We get to do what we want with our char-
the princess as self-absorbed and believing the world acters, so we can connect to them a lot more.”
revolves around her. “When she realizes it’s not really Freshman Robbie Novak and sophomore Shaan
about her, she doesn’t like that,” said Ellis. “She’s bank- Sharma play a knight named Sir Prize. “He’s sort of
rupted the kingdom because the king always buys her geeky,” said Novak. “He tries to be brave but, when
expensive gifts, so she thinks she’ll marry a wealthy he’s alone, he’s kind of scared. It’s a fun character to
knight who’ll win the contest and her parents will no play, and I get to go into the monster’s lair and try to
longer have to take care of her.” take the ruby.”
While having lots of lines to memorize, Ellis likes Sharma calls him an “upstanding, English knight
her role because “I get to yell at people and wear an who can completely lose it, under the slightest bit of
over-the-top, ridiculous, fluffy, white dress, and I al- tension. So I can be creative because he can be seri-
ways like dressing up.” ous, but can also go crazy on stage. He doesn’t use
Classmate Kelsey Martin portrays the queen, who weapons; he uses his mind, instead.”
rules her husband without him realizing it. “She’s a Sophomore Jonathan Fruitman portrays another
cool queen and wants to help her daughter have the knight, Sir Jun the Brave. “He’s a little off balance
best life,” said Martin. “Because she’s kind of a blonde and off his rocker, but sees nothing wrong with him-
ditz, it’s hard to know if I should play her as serious self,” said Fruitman. “So I emphasize random words,
or chilled; but I found a medium. And Beverly is my twitch after saying things and make odd motions to
best friend.” Martin also loves children’s shows be- make him noticeable.”
cause “they’re silly and you don’t have to be serious.” He has to make sure he stays in character, the whole
time, but he’s pleased because he can do a lot with
AS THE KING, junior Alex Bedont is “kind, but this role. “I can mold him into my own creation,”
absent-minded. It’s fun and it’s my first lead role in said Fruitman. “I also like putting myself out there,
a high-school play.” Bedont says it’s hard playing an making people happy with my acting and making
authority figure, but he’s pleased that the king is “very them glad they came to see the show.”
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People
McDonald in in many special
events, often
Journey of Hope meeting with
those for whom
Bike Trek they’re riding.
The Journey of
n June of 2009, Brian Hope is a
I McDonald, 21, a student at
Christopher Newport Univer-
sity, and 2005 Graduate of Brian
project of Push
America, which
was founded by
Chantilly High School, will be McDonald Pi Kappa Phi
meeting 90 other Pi Kappa Phi’s Fraternity in
from universities across the coun- 1977 with the mission to build
try and embarking on a 64-day leaders of tomorrow by serving
“Journey of Hope.” people with disabilities today. Its
The Journey of Hope is a 3,900 members have raised more than
mile cross-country cycling trek $8 million for Push America since
that raises funds and awareness on its establishment. In addition to
behalf of people with disabilities. raising awareness, the Journey of
The team members are all mem- Hope will raise more than
bers of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and $400,000 for future projects and
are joining forces to pave the road programs of Push America. Brian
for a better understanding of is committed to raising a minimum
people with disabilities. From the of $5,000 on behalf of Push
west coast to Washington, D.C., America and people with disabili-
the Journey of Hope team will be ties.
cycling from city to city, bringing Brian is the son of Cathy (Front row, from left) U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, Jon Roser, James Rowley and Supervisor
the message Push America in a McDonald of Poplar Tree in Michael Frey. (Second row) Joshua Rubin and Jay Tucker, (Third row) Judge Michael P .
unique and inspiring way. Brian Chantilly. A senior at Christopher McWeeney.
and the rest of the Journey of Newport, he is studying communi-
Hope 2009 team will be making
dozens of presentations in commu-
cations and is active in Pi Kappa Phi.
Anyone interested in making a
Troop 160 Celebrates 25th Anniversary
nities across the nation, helping tax-deductible donation to Push oy Scout Troop 160 from Herndon celebrated thanked Mrs. South, who serves as the chartered
others to understand the issues
facing those with disabilities. Af-
ter cycling an average of 75 miles
America on behalf of Brian
McDonald should contact him at
703-939 0208 or
B its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Troop 160 has been an active and registered
Boy Scout Troop of the National Capital Area Coun-
organization representative for the sponsoring or-
ganization, the PTA of Franklin Middle School. Troop
160 has been meeting at Franklin Middle School since
each day, the team will take part bmcdonald05@gmail.com. cil since 1984. Troop 160 prides itself as being a 1984 and it greatly appreciate their support.
boy-run troop. A tradition of Troop 160 is to present each of their
Students Advance in Lions The evening was hosted by scouts Jay Tucker, Jon
Roser, Joshua Rubin, and James Rowley, serving as
Eagle Scouts with a flag at the time of their Court of
Honor. That flag has been flown over the U.S. Capi-
Peace Poster Contest the Masters of Ceremony. Awards earned by Troop
160 include Quality Unit, Centennial Quality Unit,
tol especially for that scout. The flags are supplied
by the office of Congressman Frank Wolf (R-10th),
hree local students National Camping Award, Emergency Preparedness who joined the troop to celebrate the Silver Anni-
T have taken the
first step to be-
coming internationally rec-
Award. Their high adventure base trips include
Philmont & FloridaSeabase, with a 2009 trip planned
for Northern Tier.
As a vital part of the county’s growth, the scouts
versary. Wolf challenged the boys to be men of char-
acter and ethics. He also charged the parents to be
active with their sons. He recited the words to Harry
Chapin’s song, “Cats In The Cradle,” which resonated
ognized artists by winning
a local competition spon- have accomplished 87 Eagle projects that add up to his challenge to parents to support their sons. He
sored by the Fairfax Host well over 5,000 hours of community service. Projects also posed the question and discussed “Where Are
Lions’ Club. include improvements to playgrounds, picnic areas, The Giants” that we can look up to today?
The posters by Miranda landscaped schoolyards, and fences, blood drives, Troop 160 was also honored to have Sully District
Hudson, a seventh-grader and building outdoor classrooms at three elemen- Supervisor Michael Frey at the dinner celebration.
at Rocky Run Middle tary schools, one middle school, and one high school, Mr. Frey presented to the troop a proclamation de-
School; Israel Rodriguez Students Miranda Hudson, Israel touching the daily lives of over 2,000 students. They claring on behalf of the Sully District, that Saturday,
Jr., an eighth-grader at Rodriguez and Kathleen Tran have also completed projects for Inova Hospital Day Jan. 10, 2009 be a day of celebration to honor.
Stone Middle School; and Care Center, Fairfax County Parks Authority, Oakton The guest speaker of the evening was The Honor-
Kathleen Tran, an eighth-grader at vide them with the opportunity to High, Chantilly High, Franklin Middle School, Navy .
able Michael P McWeeney, Chief Judge, Circuit Court,
Lanier Middle School, were share their visions.” Elementary, St. John Neumans Church, and many Fairfax County. McWeeney opened his speech by talk-
among more than 375,000 entries Winning posters advanced to the more. In addition to the many Eagle Award projects, ing about our need for character in the community
submitted worldwide in the 21st Lions District 24-A competition, Troop 160 also made two trips to New Orleans after and how scouting is so important. He shared his
annual Lions International Peace where Israel earned the top prize Katrina to help rebuild homes. experiences as a Boy Scout and how much it had
Poster Contest. Lions Clubs spon- and received a $200 check. Israel’s Since Troop 160’s beginning, they have trained prepared him for his future. For his closing, he held
sor the contest to emphasize the poster will advance to the state over 2,000 young men in the scouting tradition. up his Boy Scout handbook, which he told the scouts
importance of world peace to competition, and the state winner The troop recognized the 13 Scoutmasters who had to always keep near to them. He reminded them
young people. will advance to the international provided leadership, several of which attended the that in the last chapter of the handbook, it states
Winning posters were selected competition. celebration. Special Awards were presented to two “Once A Scout, Always a Scout.”
on the basis of originality, artistic One grand prize winner and 23 scouters: Rich Daugherty for his many contributions The Eagle Awards recipients in attendance gathered
merit, and portrayal of the contest merit award winners will be se- to the troop. They included being the personal Eagle together and shared their personal information of
theme, “Peace Begins With Me.” lected. The grand prize includes a advisor for more than 20 scouts, building the troop’s when they received the Eagle Award, their troop num-
Fairfax Host Lions’ Club Presi- cash award of $2,000 plus a trip trailer that houses the troop’s camping equipment, ber, and what they did for their project. An update
dent Steve Haywood said he was for the winner and two family preparing the boys for cold weather campouts, in- was given regarding a few of the Troop 160 Eagle
impressed by the expression and members to New York City for the cluding the Klondike Derbies, and numerous other Award recipients. They included spending two years
creativity of the students. “It is awards ceremony at Lions Day at events for the troop. Also awarded was Mike Buckley, in the Peace corps in Tanzania teaching chemistry and
obvious that these young people the United Nations. The 23 merit who is the troop’s longest running member, teach- biology at a Secondary School, a fighter pilot, an at-
have strong ideas about what award winners will each receive a ing citizenship, history, and leadership, as well as torney for NASA, State Troopers, US Coast Guard, and
peace means to them. I’m so certificate and a cash award of serving on the camporee committee, planning com- a Naval Officer. They reminded the audience of the
proud that we were able to pro- $500. mittees, and many district committees. Troop 160 quote, “Once An Eagle, Always An Eagle.”
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News Is Your Teen Angry? Hurt? Struggling?
Get Real Youth Outreach, partnering with
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Ball Tickets Are Available Life Hurts God Heals
for High School (9th-12th)
By Steve Hibbard producer, who used to anchor for actors Jasmine Guy and Jenna This 13-week support group addresses the challenges teens face
Centre View ,
WJLA-TV said. “Some 1.95 million Elfman. in fighting their hurts through peer sup-
Virginians went to the polls and Decorated in an aeronautical port, adult mentoring, and a certified
ickets are still available for changed the state from red to blue theme, blue and silver linens will curriculum. Groups will meet at
T the Virginia Inaugural
Black Tie and Blue Domin-
ion Ball being held Monday, Jan. 19,
and we’re celebrating that fact.”
PROVIDING THE musical en-
adorn the tables with floral pieces
and center replicas of the U.S. Capi-
tol and Washington Monument, said
Westfield H.S., Chantilly, Sundays from
9:30-11:00 a.m. Please contact Lucy
Martinez for sign-up information
from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Na- tertainment are the Commodores Debbie Smith, senior event planner at 703-222-8836.
tional Air and Space Museum and Gentlemen of Leisure, one of with Windows Catering. Windows Application Process Required.
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Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center. Obama’s favorite Chicago bands, as is actually preparing two different
Between 3,000 and 5,000 people well as April Ellington, daughter of menus.
are expected for the black tie and Duke Ellington, and Michael Girdy For the VIPs’ seated buffet dinner,
blue event. “We want as many of GI Entertainment. guests will feast on beef short ribs,
people as we can get,” Cindy Wright, A highlight of the night is artist Virginia Chicken Roulade, pear and
media coordinator, said. “And part Michael Israel who is painting a onion tart, green salad with apples,
of the proceeds go to the Washing- portrait of Barack Obama on a 4- bacon and manchego cheese. For
ton USO and Virginia Tech to sup- by-6 canvas near the Blackbird. the general audience, there’s sliced
port their programs.” He’ll be working inside a bubble, London broil with a variety of horse-
Tickets start at $150 for military reminiscent of illusionist David radish and béarnaise sauces, porcini
personnel, $250 for individuals, Blaine. “It’s a high-energy show to ravioli, haystack potatoes and anti-
$400 for couples and $1,000 for music,” Walters said. pasto platters. Lighting will be pro-
VIPs. They include an open bar on Some of the invited guests are vided by Williams Gerrard.
all levels, gourmet catering provided Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine, former Corporate Sponsorship is avail-
by Windows Catering Company of Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, Attorney able: Platinum: $50,000, which in-
Alexandria, “spontaneous dancing” General-designate Eric Holder, Con- cludes 10 tickets ($1,000 VIP recep-
all around the museum and a five- gressman Jim Moran, former Fairfax tion); Gold: $30,000, which in-
star, sit-down dinner for the VIPs County Board of Supervisors chair- cludes six tickets ($1,000 VIP recep-
near the Space Shuttle Enterprise. man Kate Hanley and U.S. Army tion); Silver: $15,000, which in-
“We wanted to plan an inaugural Maj. Gen. Roger Nadeau. Celebri- cludes four tickets ($1,000 VIP re-
event where we celebrated where ties include former astronaut Buzz ception); and Patron: $5,000. For
Virginia is emerging as its own po- Aldrin, former Washington Redskins tickets, go to
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The County Line
Candidates Look at Raising Tax Rate
Bulova, Herrity take different approaches on other budget issues. houses up and selling them.
The foreclosure crisis has a direct impact
By Julia O’Donoghue on the county budget since Fairfax County
PATRICK HERRITY (R) SHARON BULOVA (D)
Centre View acquires the bulk of its revenue through
Age: 48 Age: 60
Current Home: Clifton/ Current Home: The residential real estate taxes and those col-
oth major political party candi- Centreville Cloisters of Fairfax lections are linked to home value and as-
Hometown/Grew Up In: Hometown/Grew Up In: sessment.
B dates for Fairfax County chairman
agree the Board of Supervisors
will have to at least consider rais-
ing homeowners real estate tax rate to ad-
dress the locality’s looming budget crisis
Springfield, Va.
Education: Virginia Tech.,
B.S. in Accounting
(1982)
Family: Wife Nancy and
two high school children
Pikesville, Md.
Education: University of
Virginia (classes via Fort
Belvoir extension campus),
Northern Virginia
Community College,
HERRITY, who is one of just two Republi-
cans on the Board of Supervisors, is more
critical of the way Fairfax has handled its
next year. Professional business management budget crisis.
experience: chief (1977) The county should have been more will-
“When we adopt a budget, there will be financial officer at Arrowhead Global Solutions, Family: husband Lou DeFalaise, two adult
a reconciliation to close the projected short- government contractor (2005- present) children, three grandchildren ing to make cuts in its current budget cycle
fall and it will include a discussion of a tax Political experience: Springfield District Professional experience: book keeper, sales as soon as next year’s financial picture be-
Supervisor (2008-present) and office manager gan to look so dire. Instead, Bulova and
rate adjustment,” said Braddock District Civic experience: former executive committee of Political experience: Braddock District
Supervisor Sharon Bulova, the Democratic Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, former Supervisor (1987-present), former aide to other supervisors opted to wait until the
nominee for the position. board member of Northern Virginia Technology Annandale District Supervisor Audrey Moore situation got worse, he said.
Council, youth athletics coach (1984-1987) Herrity has called for more budget trans-
The Republican nominee, Springfield Dis- Civic experience: founding member of Virginia
trict Supervisor Patrick Herrity, said it is Railway Express Operations Board (1989 – parency. He proposed a county “blue rib-
likely the county will have to raise the tax CAREY CAMPBELL (I) present), Governors Commission on Rail bon” budget commission, where a group of
Age: 52 Enhancement for the 21st Century (2004 – citizens would provide advice on how to
rate. But Herrity also committed to lower- present)
Current Home: North adjust Fairfax’s budget. Herrity also wants
ing the actual amount of taxes most resi- Springfield
dents pay, a promise Bulova did not make. Hometown: North to put details of county expenses online for
Springfield CHRISTOPHER DECARLO (I) residents to peruse, he said.
This year, real estate assessments will
Education: University of Age: 50 When it comes to budget cuts, Herrity has
have dropped significantly for many house- Maryland, B.A. Current Home: Fairfax
holds, enough that the county could raise (European Division) Hometown: Greenwich, proposed scaling back Fairfax County’s af-
the real estate tax rate but not the actual University of Freiburg, Ct. fordable housing program – which has re-
Germany Education: Georgia ceived over $20 million annually in recent
amount of taxes paid by citizens, according University of Kentucky – Institute of Technology,
to Herrity. business and accounting coursework toward years. He wants to limit the scope of Fairfax
“Due to the extent of the shortfall, it is Professional experience: Accountant electrical engineering County’s housing program to focus only on
Political Experience: State Chairman, degree; George Mason people “really in need,” such as those with
likely the tax rate (but not the actual taxes Independent Greens of Virginia; National University coursework
paid by homeowners) will need to be in- Chairman, Draft Michael Bloomberg toward business mental disabilities or development chal-
creased this year,” he said on his Web site. Civic Experience: North Springfield Civic administration degree; lenges that would make it difficult for them
Association Board Member, North Springfield North Virginia to take care of themselves.
PTA member, past vice president of the Fairfax Community College
THE TWO major political party candidates County Federation of Civic Associations Family: wife Kathleen and The county currently offers housing to
will face Independent Green Party candi- five children, ages 2 years old to 10 years old some people near or below the county’s
Professional Experience: president of DeCarlo median household income. The Springfield
date Carey Campbell and Fairfax business technology] and economic development,” Enterprises Inc., which sells propane gas to over
owner Christopher DeCarlo in a special elec- said Davis, about the 1994-1995 county 1,000 customers in Fairfax County. supervisor also voted against the board’s de-
tion for county chairman Feb. 3. budget. cision to purchase foreclosed homes.
The previous chairman, U.S. Rep. Gerry With a voter turn out of 17.8 percent, the in the past, said Bulova. “The increase in “We are competing with the private sec-
Connolly (D-11), vacated the position ear- Democrat, Providence District Supervisor demand and spending in these areas has tor. … We need to focus on the people that
lier this month to join the U.S. Congress. Kate Hanley, beat the Republican, Spring- nothing to do with inflation,” she said. truly need help,” said Herrity.
Fairfax County government’s leadership field District Supervisor Elaine McConnell, In terms of cuts, Bulova said she hopes to Over the long term, Herrity hopes to help
has to close the $650 million funding gap to become county chairman that year. take actions similar to the 1990s when there the county budget by increasing Fairfax’s
in Fairfax’s $3.3 billion budget for fiscal year Davis said this year’s special election for was a major downturn in revenue and board commercial tax base. Commercial property
2010, which starts July 1. The financial hole chairman could be a referendum on the su- members eliminated services like satellite owners tend to contribute more money in
is larger than the combined budgets of the pervisors’ approach to the budget, especially tax offices and small “storefront” library real estate taxes than they use in county
police, fire and rescue, sheriff, library, parks since Bulova has been intimately involved kiosks, she said. services, he said.Currently, only 17 percent
and recreation and health departments. with the county finances as the board’s bud- Without seeing county executive Tony of Fairfax’s tax base is commercial. Herrity
“This is the most serious get committee chair for Griffin’s budget proposal, would like to increase that number to 25
downturn I have experi- more than a decade. the supervisor could not percent, he said.
enced since I have been on point to specific cuts she In addition to educa-
the board,” said Bulova, “We need to focus “When it comes to the
budget, voters will get a would support at this
“This is the most tion, Herrity said he is
most concerned about
who was first elected in
1987.
on the people that say very early on because
of the election,” he said.
time.
“It’s still a little bit early.
serious downturn cuts to the public safety
The circumstances sur-
rounding the county
truly need help.” The two major political We need to give the
county executive his op-
I have experienced budget.
party candidates, Bulova
chairman’s special election — Pat Herrity and Herrity, agreed that portunity to put some- since I have been AS FOR the two inde-
pendent candidates,
are similar to 14 years ago the integrity of Fairfax thing on the table first,”
when, in 1995, the sitting county chairman, County Public Schools, which normally re- she said. on the board.” Campbell said keeping
Tom Davis (R), left the Fairfax board to join ceives more than half of Fairfax’s annual Bulova is pleased with — Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Public
the U.S. Congress, triggering a February spe- budget, should be a top priority. the way county officials Schools “strong” would be
elected in 1987 his number one priority.
cial election to replace him. and the board addressed
Just like the Democrats in 2008, the Re- BULOVA said human services would also the county budget crisis so He would also focus on
publican Party had made significant gains another budget priority if she were to be- far. Fairfax started hosting community meet- trying to build one lane of light rail on the
at the national and local level in 1995 and come county chairman. ings about the budget in the early fall and Capital Beltway.
appeared to have the advantage in Fairfax has seen a greater demand and has engaged residents earlier than the DeCarlo, who announced his candidacy
chairman’s race. Fairfax County’s budget need for human services programs, espe- county usually does, she said. Jan. 10, said the county’s main problems
and economic situation, like today, was also cially since the region started to face a fi- The supervisors recently implemented were “outrageous taxes” and over-regula-
tough and residents had just endured a nancial downturn. With the faltering more programs focused on preventing home tion. He also said elected officials had ceded
round of cuts to county services. economy, it is likely people will need even foreclosure and purchased 10 foreclosed control of the government to special inter-
“I cut everything except [information more from those programs than they have properties, with the intention of fixing the est groups.
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Fairfax and Loudoun more than 90 points out of 100 could get a B
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to Harvard? Not at all; many top colleges make should also take the most similar AP exam. In
percent is an A. their own adjustments to applicants’ grade many cases, no additional preparation is re-
Steve Hibbard
Editor, 703-917-6434
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point averages, but not all. While it’s easy for quired. While IB courses are just as rigorous
Bonnie Hobbs
some to dismiss this push on helicopter par- as AP classes and should result in college credit Community Reporter, 703-917-6430
ents who would do anything to further the for the students who have successfully com- bhobbs@connectionnewspapers.com
airfax County Public Schools, along success of their gifted children, there are some pleted them based on test scores, many col- Julia O’Donoghue
F with Loudoun County schools, have important issues at stake.
been grading students in a way that There is no question that a lower grade point
puts them at a disadvantage for schol- average as reported by an applicant’s school
arships, college admissions and college credit can result in fewer opportunities for merit
compared to other similar school sys- scholarships. Given the cost of college
leges do not yet recognize IB test scores for
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will likely score just as well on the most simi-
lar AP test, and almost every college will give
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To the Editor: in McLean. John Academy for giving their stu- schools in our area to participate Andrea Smith
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ceived an award from the Veter- rate for any area of the U.S., but rather than sit in front of a televi- The children get to practice their
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sored by Post 8469. Several other there isn’t a school in the area that costs our veterans paid so that our only conclude that more schools Mary Kimm
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U.S. savings bond. Coast Guard. worry about: first, that our kids military. I just happen to believe Managing Editors
VFW Post 8469 hosted a recep- Given this, why did only two have gotten to the point where this program offered by the VFW Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell,
Kemal Kurspahic
tion and an awards ceremony for schools in our area offer their chil- they are writing too well, and sec- is a winner for all involved. Photography:
the contest winners. The only dis- dren this opportunity to practice ond, that our students appreciate For more information on this Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft,
Craig Sterbutzel
appointing aspect of the evening their writing skills, to think about too much what our veterans have program, contact the VFW Post Art/Design:
was the announcement that only the concept of sacrifice for a larger done for them. Seems to me 8469 in Fairfax, VA. Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores,
Laurence Foong, John Heinly,
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St. Joseph School in Herndon is
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Charles and Katherine Fischer, D.D.S, P.C. 4437 Brookfield Corporate Dr. Westfield High School Interna-
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to other clubs here at Westfield High.
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Hoops with a Heart for Peterson Throw a great birthday party for your little one!
Centreville’s Kaitie Clarkin and her teammates on the University of Mary We put the ART in Party!
Washington’s women’s basketball team are dedicating their Monday, Jan. 19, game
to the memory of Erin Peterson, who was a basketball star at Westfield High. Just
like last year’s game, they are choosing to remember one victim of the shootings
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are in Fredericksburg against Arlington’s Marymount University.
Admission is free, but the players are accepting donations for the Erin Peterson
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www.erinpetersonfund.org.
Have Fun Donations may also be mailed to the Erin Peterson Fund, 5309 Braddock Ridge
Drive, Centreville, VA 20120.
On the Town Join the Search for our
Be My Neighbor New Music Director!
Presenting Daniel Meyer, Finalist call 703.817.1051 or visit www.claycafechantilly.com
New Neighbors League, 703-453-
6116. Go to 13894 Metrotech Dr. • Chantilly (Just to the left of Petsmart)
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Jennifer Frautschi, Violin
The New Neighbors League, people Program:
in need of change of lifestyle or empty-
nesters (not just for new people), was
established in 1988 to bring together
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• Bruch: Violin Concerto
OPEN HOUSES
neighbors from all over Northern Vir-
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• Brahms: Symphony No. 1 SAT./SUN. JANUARY 17 & 18
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to anyone looking to get to know new
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The group consists of about 200
women, and members can participate
Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:00 p.m.
in whichever events interest them. For Free ConcerTalk by Daniel Meyer 7:00 pm
a $50 membership fee (for first year, Tickets from $25
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come to monthly luncheons, coffees,
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ties include spouses and significant
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Centre View Sports Editor Jason Mackey
Sports 703-917-6438 or
jmackey@connectionnewspapers.com
Taura, Health Have Chargers Ready
Photo by Jason Mackey/Centre View
Pictured here during a pre-meet ceremony with her parents,
Elly Taura began her gymnastics career under Chargers
coach Maureen Naquin at Gemini Gymnastics.
Photo by Jason Mackey/Centre View Photo by Jason Mackey/Centre View
Senior Katie Guryansky helped Chantilly Taura earned a first-place finish on floor
Chantilly gymnastics poised to unseat capture first place at last Friday’s meet with 9.900 points during a home gym-
nastics meet last Friday. She finished
Herndon from top of Concorde. with her sixth-place effort, including
this 10th place routine on the balance second overall.
beam.
By Jason Mackey
Centre View “After all my years of gymnastics, this is the Guryansky, now a sophomore, hurt her el-
Back and Forward end,” Taura added. “It’s one of those things bow during the opening meet of her fresh-
ike most 4-year-olds, Elly Taura Girls gymnastics first hit the chopping where I want to do well for myself.” man campaign but has since made a full re-
L was completely unaware that her
thinking might not echo that of the
rest of the world. It’s not that Taura is mean-
block in November when Fairfax County Pub-
lic Schools Superintendent Jack D. Dale
introduced three levels of budget cuts needed
to close a shortfall ranging in size from $170
Taura isn’t selfish. By saying that she wants
to do well for herself only means that she
wants to obtain the best score possible to help
covery, while Taura also suffered an elbow
injury.
Much like Taura, Katie Guryansky —
spirited — quite the opposite, really — but million to $220 million. the team. And this season, the team she’s help- Heather’s older sister — has seen it all.
she just thought that she had the whole thing All nixed gymnastics and the most severe ing is actually healthy — a rare exception Though she’s only had to deal with minor back
cut indoor track and field.
figured out. According to Fairfax County director of stu-
during Taura’s career. problems, Katie Guryansky has watched sev-
She was starting her gymnastics career at dent activities Bill Curran, about 125 girls eral of her teammates succumb to injuries,
Gemini Gymnastics in Herndon and was participated in gymnastics last winter, though HIGH SCHOOL gymnastics allows up making this year even more special.
studying under her current coach, Chantilly’s most associated with the sport dispute that to six participants per event, and the top “It’s nice to have everyone back,” said Katie
number.
Maureen Naquin, who naturally deflected Last week, Dale released a preliminary pro- four scores count toward the team’s overall Guryansky, who finished sixth last Friday with
credit for Taura’s development. posal that axed girls gymnastics but not score. Basically if a team has six members 35.150 points. “We have six strong scorers on
“I thought I was really good and I thought I indoor track and field. The first public hear- compete on the balance beam, the two low- each event, and if someone doesn’t have their
knew everything,” Taura said. “She taught me ing will be Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at est scores are ignored and the top four best routine there’s someone right there to
Jackson Middle School.
the ropes and put me in my place. She’d say, added. fall back on.”
‘Elly, c’mon. That’s not a front flip … this is.’ Naquin believes that she has six or seven After second-place finishes to Herndon in
But it was really fun.” led both verbally and by example. girls that can consistently post top scores. If both the Concorde District and Northern Re-
Now a senior on the 10-0 Chantilly gym- In the all-around competition, Taura fin- someone falters, there’s typically another that gion last winter, Chantilly appears ready and
nastics team, Taura has found herself on or ished second with 37.900 points, second to has had a better routine. The depth has been healthy enough to make a run at the top.
near the top of most scoring sheets. From a only Herndon’s Maria Hayden (38.950). As a possible because of the team’s health, which “Every year we’ve had a couple of injuries,
know-it-all toddler to team leader, Taura has team, Chantilly held off Lake Braddock by in previous years had been sort of an oxymo- and this year we’ve been pretty safe,” Taura
matured and spent quite a bit of time with nearly 10 points, earning a 144.425-134.825 ron. said. “We’re crossing our fingers.”
Naquin in the process. win.
“It’s amazing to see her grow and do so She scored first-place finishes on the vault
well,” Naquin said. “She’s been a great inspi- (9.625) and floor (9.900), while finishing
second on the balance beam (9.500) and
Wever Earns Postseason Honors
ration for the girls. She’s someone for them Ryan Wever, a sophomore defensive back at Christopher New-
to look up to, and I think that’s really impor- fourth on the uneven bars (8.875).
port University, was named second team All-USA South Confer-
tant.” Junior Lyndsey Saunders also played an
ence and to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID)
According to Naquin, Taura was surpris- important role Friday, taking fourth place with
All-State football team. Wever tied for the team lead with three
ingly quiet during her freshman, sophomore 35.925 points. Junior Lani Kroese (seventh,
interceptions, finished fourth on the team in tackles (48) and
and junior seasons. But as she progressed 34.700) and Heather Guryansky (ninth,
set a school record with a 69-yard fumble return for a touch-
through the program, Taura began to talk 33.575) helped the Chargers claim five of the
down. The Captains were 8-2 this year, winning their confer-
more and assert herself as a leader. top nine all-around finishers.
ence title and advancing to the NCAA Division III playoffs. Wever
“I’ve been so nervous for this,” Taura said
was a 2007 graduate of Westfield High School where he started
LAST FRIDAY at Chantilly High School, of her senior campaign, after which she’d like
for three years, helping the Bulldog football team win a pair of Westfield
with region rivals Herndon — coached by to attend James Madison, Wake Forest, Vir-
Concorde District championships and make two Northern Re- graduate Ryan
Naquin’s husband, Keith Naquin — and Lake ginia or Emory and major in studio art or
gion title-game appearances. Wever
Braddock visiting for a six-team meet, Taura advertising.
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per Bowl, and he had been chosen
to play in a prestigious all-star game.
Trouble was, Cofield hadn’t hit
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“I was actually trying to get into Courtesy Photo/Brian Newell
basketball this year,” Cofield said. Raeshawn Smith (far right) and Jamon Cofield, pictured
“But when our coach got me in [the here with Herman Boone and Bill Yoast of the 1971 T.C.
Football University Youth All-Ameri- Williams Titans, played in the Football University Youth
can Bowl] I said, ‘What the heck, I All-American Bowl on Jan. 4. WILLIARD RD
might as well have a little bit more cumulated 1,008 rushing yards and tailback and outside linebacker, pil-
contact in my life.’” scored 16 touchdowns. He also ing up 1,393 all-purpose yards with
One of Cofield’s teammates from posted 77 tackles. Smith played 61 tackles.
the Chantilly Youth Association 95-
pound American Vikings, eighth-
grader Raeshawn Smith, was cho-
sen to play as well. Head coach
Brian Newell and assistant Ray Gor-
don were picked to help lead the
team and the foursome traveled to
San Antonio, Texas together.
Football University is an invitation-
only camp for higher-level youth foot-
ball players, and the event was held
in conjunction with the U.S. Army All-
American Bowl for high school play-
ers. The five-day event featured 144
players — split into six teams — from
across the country.
PLAYERS AND COACHES met
Pro Football Hall of Famers Ken
Houston and Roger Wehrli. They
also spent time with Herman Boone
and Bill Yoast of the 1971 T.C. Will-
iams Titans and heard a motiva-
tional talk from former Philadelphia
Eagle Vince Papali.
On Sunday, after four practices
and a walk-through, teams hit the
field for three bowl games. Cofield’s
team took the field first but dropped
a 21-14 decision to the West All-
Stars. Playing in the first of two
eighth-grade games, Smith helped
his team to a 16-14 win.
“My favorite part was playing
football,” Smith said. “I like to play.
The week of practice was pretty
tough with the schedule and I was
pretty tired, but during the game I
had a lot of fun.”
Cofield, a fullback and linebacker
this past season for the Vikings, ac-
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Worth Noting
audiences beyond the fundamental Celebrate the 248th Birthday of organization that promotes literacy Metro, a non-profit organization, is
ONGOING teachings of the book, “The Secret.” It Richard Bland Lee on Saturday, Jan. and well-being of women and children looking for those women new to the
Centreville Regional Library will be will be shown at Fairfax Towne Center 17 from 1 to 4 p.m., at Sully Historic in Northern Virginia, would like to ring area or newly retired and looking for
offering AARP Tax-Aide to walk-in Theatres, 4110 West Ox Road, Suite Site in Chantilly. Half-price admission. in 2009 by welcoming new members. activities and friends. The club offers
clients on Tuesdays from 1-8 p.m.; 12110. Tickets are available at Birthday cake will be served. A tour of ALNV runs two reading programs in Bridge, Mah Jong, Bunco, Book Clubs,
Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. presenting theatre box offices and Lee’s 1794 home is included in the fee Fairfax and provides layettes to Bowling, Movie outings, Bible study,
to 2 p.m. starting Feb. 1 through April online at www.FathomEvents.com. of $3 per adult, $2.50 per student and newborns and comfort items to Gardening, Quilting & Stitching,
15. The library is at 14200 St. La Leche League of Centreville/ $2 per senior or child. Call 703-437- sexually assaulted women and Southern Living dining, Nursing Home
Germaine Dr., Centreville. This year, Chantilly will hold its January 1794. children. A meeting, followed by a sing-a-long and much more. Attend
all tax returns will be electronically meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 10 Join Cub Run RECenter and Roots workshop putting together layettes, the monthly coffee on Wednesday, Jan.
filed. All taxpayers MUST bring a a.m. The topic is “The Advantages of and Shoots to learn about Recycling will be held on Monday, Jan. 19 at 10
Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby”. 21, held in Clifton this month. Call
government issued picture ID and and Saving Energy on Saturday, Jan. a.m. at the Sully Government Center, 703-392-4641.
Pregnant and nursing women as well 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. To 4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly. Call
Social Security cards for all persons as their children are welcome to Sharon Bulova and Pat Herrity, the
included on the tax return. For more register or for more information Beth at 703-648-1822; two candidates running for Fairfax
attend. Meeting location is the contact Debbie Lodato, Volunteer alnorthernva@yahoo.com;
information, call 1-888-227-7669 Centreville Library, 14200 St. County board chairman in a Feb. 3
Manager at 703-817-9423 or www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org. special election, will appear in a joint
(AARP NOW) or visit the Web site at Germaine Drive. Free. Call a La Leche Deborah.lodato@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.aarp.org/taxaide. League Leader at 703-471-7762 or forum Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:15
The RECenter is located at 4630 p.m. The event is free and open to the
703-449-0131. Stonecroft Blvd. Roots and Shoots is a TUESDAY, JAN. 20
public. Held in the Great Hall of the
THURSDAY, JAN. 15 program developed by Jane Goodall to Black Women United for Action Dunn Loring Administrative Center,
connect youths of all ages who want to (BWUFA) is hosting a Pre-Ball
Braddock Supervisor Sharon FRIDAY, JAN. 16 2334 Gallows Road. Visitors should
make the world a better place. Inaugural Black Tie Dinner on enter through the central double
Bulova and Springfield Swing Dances are held every Friday Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the
Supervisor Pat Herrity will face off night at the Dulles Hilton in the Red doorway from the Idylwood Road
Crystal City Gateway Marriott in parking lot. Call 703-698-1748.
Thursday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to Fox Room with Sue and Gary Caley. MONDAY, JAN. 19 Arlington, at $115/person. This event
noon, to share their plans for Drop-in beginner lesson included in GFWC-Western Fairfax County is planned for adults who want to
representing Fairfax County as price of admission from 8:30-9 p.m. Woman’s Club invites all women THURSDAY, JAN. 22
celebrate and be with friends prior to
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Live music from 9 p.m. to midnight. over the age of 18 to their meeting on those attending official balls. In Mothers First - Chantilly/
To be held at the Ernst Community Cost is $15. All ages welcome, large Monday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the
Cultural Center, Northern Virginia addition, a Pre Inaugural Youth Ball Centreville is a nonprofit support
dance floors, air conditioned. Hilton Greenbriar Community Center, 4615
Community College - Annandale will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18 from organization dedicated to helping
Washington Dulles Hotel, 13869 Park Stringfellow Road in Chantilly. This
Campus. Contact Robby Demeria at 5:30-9:30 p.m., for our children ages women who have chosen to alter their
Center Road, Herndon. Go to month’s meeting will be an arts and
703-752-7544 or www.gottaswing.com for details etc. 7-18 at the Crystal City Gateway careers to raise their children at home.
crafts show and competition and Joan Marriott in Arlington. Tickets are $50. Meetings are first and third Thursdays
rdemeria@fairfaxchamber.org. ❖ Friday, Jan. 16 — Inaugural Dance with Morton, past president of the Northern
Larry King of CNN’s “Larry King Rockin’ Bones. Red, white and blue at 10:15 a.m. at the Centreville
District of the GFWC will sing as an Regional Library,14200 St Germain
Live” will host a panel discussion in decorations, patriotic snacks. accompaniment. Call Cheryl at 703- WEDNESDAY/JAN. 21
“Beyond the Secret,” on Thursday, Jan. Dr., Centreville. Contact 703-827-5922
818-0042. New Neighbors League Club of DC or www.mothersfirst.org.
15 at 8 p.m. The movie screening takes SATURDAY/JAN. 17 Assistance League, a volunteer
CAPITAL WORSHIP CENTER
Communities of Worship
A Multicultural Saint Andrew
To highlight your faith community, call Karen at 703-917-6468
Spirit Filled Church
of Centreville
Lutheran Church Meeting at Deer Park Elementary School
• Relevant messages 15109 Carlbern Drive Centreville, VA 20120
• Vibrant music Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Bible Study-9:30 a.m.
• Live band Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m.
Worship- 10:30 a.m.
• Programs for Children, Youth & Adults
• Kids church Adult Bible Study: Wed. 9:30 a.m. • Nursery Provided
FOR MORE INFORMATION (703) 815-8860 www.ccbc-va.com Pastor, Gary L. Maines
CALL: Our mission is to welcome all people,
703 530-8100 to grow in our relationship with Christ,
Meeting at: Mount Olive Baptist Church
Centre Ridge and to serve the Lord 6600 Old Centreville Road
Elementary School Centreville, VA 20121
Rt. 29
Rt. 66
Old Centreville Rd. Centrewood Dr. Braddock Road and Cranoke Street 703-830-8769
New Braddock
Rev. Eugene Johnson, Pastor
Machen Rd.
Sundays 10:30 am Centreville, VA 20120
Multiplex www.mountolive-church.org
Wednesdays 7:30 pm Theatres
Rt. 28
From
Rt. 28
www.saintandrewlc.org “MOVING FROM MEMBERSHIP
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703-830-2768
Worship Services:
Sunday Praise & Worship Services:
7:30 am and 10:45 am
Sunday Children’s Church 8:00 am and 11:00 am
Tree of Life Bible Church Sunday Communion Services
Third Sundays 7:30am and 10:45 am
Sunday School 9:45am - 10:45 am
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
Traditional
Anglican Service
1928 book of
Common Prayer
9:00am - Morning Prayer
11:00am - Holy Communion
(CHURCH SCHOOL & NURSERY)
ANGELICAN
Church of the Epiphany…703-481-8601
13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29)
Christ the Redeemer…703-502-1732 Centreville, VA
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Centreville Assembly of God…703-830-1841
703-830-3176
BAHA’I BIBLE
Baha’i Faith…1-800-22-UNITE Chantilly Bible Church…703-263-1188
BAPTIST Community Bible Church…703-222-7737
Centreville Baptist Church…703-830-3333 CATHOLIC
Chantilly Baptist Church…703-378-6880 St. Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church…703-817-1770
Clifton Baptist Church…703-263-1161 St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church…703-266-1310
Second Baptist Church…703-830-1850 St. Paul Chung Catholic Church…703-968-3010
Mount Olive Baptist Church…703-830-8769 St. Timothy Catholic Church…703-378-7461
Ox Hill Baptist Church…703-378-5555 St. Veronica Catholic Church…703-773-2000
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Business Notes
Faith Notes
Wellspring Church joins the for a discussion of the origins of Jewish Exit. Call 703-860-4515, ext. 127 Partial Scholarships Avail- be the Birthday Party Mixer, taking
prayers of people around the nation and marriage customs. The Jewish legal re- able for New ESL for place at the Herndon Municipal Cen-
world, for wisdom and strength for quirements for marriage represent only Congregation Yad Shalom of Employment Courses. If you have ter on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5:30 to
President-elect Obama in this inaugural a small part of the rituals that take place Centreville provides a variety of pro- advanced your English skills and 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center,
week. Pastor Al Fuertes will preach on at a Jewish wedding ceremony. Call grams in a traditional format with a have U.S. work documentation, but located at 777 Lynn Street, Herndon.
the power of prayer. Sunday worship is 703-860-4515, ext. 127. modern flair. It openly invites inquiries are still stuck in a low-paying job, you $15 Members; $20 Non-Members;.
at 11 a.m., at the chapel on Route 29, about participation in these activities by may qualify for a 50 percent match- Reservations can be made at
13510 Lee Highway, Centreville. The New Women’s Bible Study at the community. There are a number of ing scholarship for upcoming ESL for www.dullesregionalchamber.org/
chapel is on the north side of Route 29, Jubilee Christian Center. A new activities for the family for the new year: Employment classes! Northern Vir- events.
just west of the Lee Highway-Union Mill weekly Women’s Bible Study will start ❖ Join in a Saturday morning service ginia Community College (NOVA)
Rd. intersection. at Jubilee Christian Center, on Tues- with Cantor Zucker on Jan. 24 at 10 and The Dulles Regional Chamber of The Dulles Regional Cham-
Sunday School for children meets days, beginning Jan. 13 from 9:45 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Commerce are now enrolling quali- ber of Commerce and Title
during the worship hour. Following a.m.-12 noon, and lasting three months. Center # 3. fied participants at many Northern Sponsor Access National Bank invite
worship today there will be a potluck The study will focus on the book, “Spirit, ❖ Celebrate the change of seasons Virginia locations for new ESL for new and prospective members to be
lunch, and visitors are welcome to join Soul, and Body,” by Andrew Wommack. with the congregation with a special Tu Employment classes that start in Feb- their guests for lunch at Chamber
in. Cost is $10 per person. Nursery is pro- B-Shevat Seder on Saturday, Feb. 7 at ruary 2009. To qualify for the 101 on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from
A “Living the Questions” daytime vided for children who are registered. Call 10 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community matching scholarship, applicants 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To RSVP,
Bible study meets on Jan. 21 in 703-383-1170 or go to www.jccag.org Center # 3. need to be from moderate-income contact Vickie Walton, Membership
Centreville, and the Immigration Forum For further information and/or direc- households, complete NOVA’s ESL Director, 571-323-5308. Chamber
meets at Centreville Presbyterian Yiddish Club Forming in tions, contact the Congregation at screening test and present documen- 101 will be held at the Dulles Re-
Church, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Herndon. Congregation Beth Emeth, 703-579-6079, or visit the Web site at tation needed to work for U.S. gional Chamber’s Chantilly Office,
Check the Web site, wellspringucc.org, Herndon, will convene a Yiddish Club www.yadshalom.com. employers. 3901 Centerview Dr., Suite R,
or call Sara Little at 703-257-4111 for for the entire community to meet on the An Open House will be held Chantilly.
information on these and other special first Tuesday of each month, starting Lord of Life Lutheran Church is Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at
events. Jan. 6. Members will engage in a vari- offering ESL classes. Registration is the Dulles Regional Chamber of Com- The Chantilly-Centreville
Wellspring United Church of Christ is ety of activities that utilize the Yiddish Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 7-9 p.m. Cost of merce, 3901 Centerview Drive, Chamber hosts the monthly Power
thoughtful, prayerful, justice-seeking, language, including reading stories, lis- the textbook is $35. Three levels of Chantilly. Just show up, or call NOVA Networking Breakfast on Thursday,
and Open and Affirming to seekers of all tening to music and radio broadcasts, ESL: basic, intermediate and ad- at 703-450-2551 Jan. 22 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Holi-
backgrounds and orientations. Worship reading Yiddish newspapers and enjoy- vanced. Class schedule is Tuesdays day Inn Select - Dulles Expo Center,
is informal. ing the company of other Yiddish and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Starts The Herndon Chamber of 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center. Cost
speakers. There is no cost and one need Feb. 10 and ends April 23. School-Age Commerce announces a series of for members is $25; non-members
Rabbi to Discuss the Jewish not be completely fluent to attend the Childcare is provided. Lord of Life special programs for 2009 to cel- $30. Contact the Chamber at 571-323-
Wedding. The Hazak Active Retirees meetings, which will be held at Congre- Lutheran Church is located at 5114 ebrate its 50th anniversary. The 5304; or to register online, visit
Chapter of Congregation Beth Emeth, gation Beth Emeth, located at 12523 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. Call 703- Chamber turns 50 years old in Janu- www.dullesregionalchamber.org/
Herndon, will present Rabbi Leonard Lawyers Road, Herndon, 2.9 miles south 323-9500 or visit ary. Launching the celebrations will events.
Cahan, on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m., of the Dulles Toll Road, Reston Parkway www.lordoflifelutheran.com.
CENTREVILLE Clifton Presbyterian Church
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News “If you continue ... your life is going to be a disaster.”
— Leonie Brinkema, U.S. District Court Judge, speaking to Shade
Richter, Shade Plead Guilty to Heroin Distribution
From Page 1 by a grand jury, are now legally bound by you were going into Maryland or the Dis- from the judge.
scale investigation. In November, authori- their individual plea agreements and won’t trict of Columbia to obtain drugs, those ju- “You’re going to have to decide what you
ties charged 10 people — almost all from be able to change their minds and appeal risdictions could still prosecute you.” want to do with the rest of your life,” said
Centreville — with conspiracy to distribute their convictions or sentences. Brinkema Brinkema also read aloud pertinent pas- Brinkema. “But if you continue to associate
heroin. said Shade’s agreement was 14 pages long, sages from the statement of facts within with people who use drugs, your life is go-
They arrested three more in December and Richter’s, 13. each woman’s plea agreement. To Shade, ing to be a disaster.”
and, on Monday, Jan. 12, they also charged With defense attorney Mark Miller by her she said, “From the summer of 2007 Then it was Richter’s turn, and the first
Matthew Greenlee, 23, of the City of Fairfax, side, Shade pleaded guilty to “unlawfully, through March 2008, you joined Remington part of the proceedings was similar to
with distributing heroin leading to the Sept. knowingly and intentionally” conspiring to and others in obtaining heroin for use by Shade’s, with Brinkema explaining the le-
7 death of Carmen Somers, 20, of Falls distribute 100 grams or more of heroin be- yourself and distribution to others. You ob- gal ramifications of her plea. However, the
Church. According to the affidavit unsealed tween March and July 2008. tained heroin from Joshua Quick, also specific details of Richter’s case were dif-
Monday in federal court, Greenlee allegedly “Do you understand that, for this offense, known as J.R., and you both were aware ferent, and her heroin distribution was over
gave her the drug and she took it at his there’s a mandatory minimum term of five that he was supplying it to others.” a much longer period — between June 2007
home, the night of Sept. 6. years’ incarceration and a maximum term “From March to July 2008, after Quick and March 2008.
His arrest brings to 14 the number of of 40 years?” asked Brinkema. “Yes,” replied was arrested, you and Remington began dis-
people authorities say were involved in the Shade. Brinkema also said the court could tributing heroin to people previously sup- NOTING THAT Richter’s statement of facts
heroin ring. And now, one by one, their impose a fine of up to $2 million, besides plied by Quick,” continued Brinkema. “You was three pages long, the judge said Rich-
cases are making their way through U.S. the automatic, $100 special assessment for obtained it from Tayler Gibson and sources ter admitted that, in fall 2007, she traveled
District Court in Alexandria. the Victims’ Compensation Fund. in Washington, D.C. How many sources of to Baltimore on multiple occasions with
On Dec. 9, in federal court, Centreville’s supply did you have in Washington?” several individuals, including Quick and
Joshua “J.R.” Quick and Daniel Nash, both THE JUDGE SAID the same things to “Two or three,” answered Shade. Schreider, to purchase heroin from her
19, pleaded guilty to distributing the heroin Richter and told both women they’re each Brinkema noted that authorities eventu- source there.
that caused Lannes’ death and are both fac- likely to receive at least four years super- ally seized some of the heroin, and Shade “You introduced that source to Quick and
ing sentences of as much as 20 years to life. vised probation after they’re released from said, “Yes, we were in a car and they pulled Schreider, knowing they’d sell that heroin
They and Centreville residents Lokesh incarceration. And if part of their sentence us over.” She also admitted that she and in Centreville,” said Brinkema. “You re-
Rawat, 19, and David Schreider, 20, also is suspended, Brinkema told each one, “The Remington distributed heroin to two people ceived a portion of it for your personal use;
pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute key fact you need to understand is that, if who turned out to be confidential infor- how much?”
100 grams or more of heroin. Rawat and you violate any condition of your supervised mants, and that she both paid and received “A couple bags of heroin — about a gram,”
Schreider could receive anywhere from five release, the court could revoke any amount $160 for each transaction.” Miller said replied Richter. When Brinkema asked her
to 40 years in prison. of your time suspended.” they’d buy one more gram than they’d sell how she used it, Richter said intravenously
Virginia Run’s Skylar Schnippel, Lannes’s Brinkema said Shade’s plea agreement and use that gram for themselves. and that sometimes she’d ingest it.
boyfriend, is also charged with giving her contained a “safety valve” clause, meaning The judge accepted Shade’s guilty plea, Reading further from Richter’s statement
the heroin that caused her death. He’s slated that — with good conduct — she might re- saying, “There’s more than enough evidence of facts, the judge said that Richter and
for possible, grand-jury indictment on Feb. ceive less than five years in prison. Assis- to find you guilty of this charge beyond a Rawat also went to Baltimore together to
13, unless he enters a plea before then. tant U.S. Attorney Daniel Grooms said reasonable doubt.” She set sentencing for buy heroin for distribution and Richter’s
Also charged with heroin dealing here are Richter’s agreement didn’t contain this April 10 and then ordered Shade taken to personal use. Said Brinkema: “From Decem-
Centreville’s Tayler Leigh Gibson, Kevin clause because it hadn’t yet been deter- jail. ber 2007 to March 11, 2008, you and an-
Zuiker, Angela Aycock and Andrew Kacvinsky, mined whether she was eligible for it. “This is a sad case,” said Brinkema. “Last other person began obtaining two to three
plus Jessica Remington of Fairfax and Anto- “You’ve agreed that you were either per- Thursday [Jan. 8], the defendant was a grams of heroin per trip and traveling regu-
nio Harper, but their cases have not yet come sonally involved in the distribution of — or passenger in a vehicle she shouldn’t have larly to Baltimore to obtain it.”
to court for trial or plea. that it was reasonably foreseeable to you been in, and the car was stopped by authori- As with Shade, Brinkema found Richter
But Monday afternoon, Jan. 12 — before that others in the conspiracy distributed — ties. She wasn’t arrested, but she failed to guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. She set
Lannes’s parents and their own families — 100-400 grams of heroin,” said Brinkema report it. She also tested positive for the sentencing for March 27, but let Richter re-
Shade and Richter each pleaded guilty as to Shade. In Richter’s case, said the judge, presence of opiates in her system — the main free until then.
charged. In response to questions from U.S. this amount was 400-700 grams of heroin. results came back today.” She said Richter had received a good re-
District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema, She told both women that, in exchange Since Shade therefore violated the terms port from the probation department and
Shade said she’s under the care of a psy- for their guilty pleas, the court agreed not of her supervised release, Brinkema said she had no drugs in her system, so she could
chologist and a psychiatrist, and Richter to prosecute them further in the Eastern could no longer remain free and she re- stay out of jail provided she cooperates in
said she’s seeing two therapists for her drug District of Virginia in connection with any- voked Shade’s bond. Shade waved goodbye the preparation of her pre-sentencing re-
addiction. thing contained in their plea agreements or to her family as she left for jail with the port and reappears for court to receive her
Both women waived possible indictment statements of facts. However, she added, “If bailiff, but first, she listened to a warning punishment.
Chantilly’s Moran Receives Suspended Jail Sentence
By Bonnie Hobbs that Moran was a marijuana seller in this aging material, drug paraphernalia, a cook- probation officer deems necessary, and the
Centre View county. ing pot with white residue and various judge imposed these conditions, as well.
He also noted that he knew of marijuana records and documents. Since Moran is now a convicted felon, Schell
hantilly’s Ryan Moran received a purchases from Moran at his Chantilly Police arrested Moran on June 20 and also ordered a sample of his DNA be taken
C second chance last week in Fairfax
County Circuit Court. And his at-
torney, Kimberly Phillips, says he’ll make the
home, during the weeks of May 18, May 25
and June 18, 2008. According to the detec-
tive, after each transaction, he saw the sub-
charged him with one count of distribution
of marijuana. He was indicted by the grand
jury on Sept. 15 and pleaded guilty, Nov.
for entry into Virginia’s DNA database.
Afterward, outside the courtroom, Phillips
said she was pleased with the outcome. She
most of it. stance bought from Moran and it “field 12, in Circuit Court. said her client had been using marijuana
“He’s a really good kid,” she said. “He’s tested positive for marijuana.” since high school and that’s what led to his
really turned his life around.” The detective stated that he wanted to HE RETURNED Jan. 8 for sentencing and, legal troubles.
Moran, 25, of 13244 Custom House Court search Moran’s home for possible mari- jumping the gun, a bit, before Judge David “Drugs are so addictive and, unfortu-
in the Chantilly Farms community, appeared juana, records of sources of supply, custom- Schell actually pronounced sentence, Moran nately, it’s just very sad,” said Phillips. “[The
in courtroom 4F last Thursday, Jan. 8, for ers, plus money spent and owed for mari- stood and told him, “Thanks for not throw- marijuana distribution] was to support his
sentencing for distribution of marijuana. juana. He also hoped to find drug parapher- ing me in jail.” But Schell did, indeed, give own habit; he wasn’t making any money
But in the end, he walked away a free man. nalia and packaging material such as scales, him a suspended sentence. He gave Moran off of it.”
In a June 20, 2008 affidavit for a warrant measuring devices and bags. six months in jail, suspending all that time, Moran now works as a waiter in a restau-
to seek possible evidence in his townhouse, On June 25, police executed the search and placed him on six months probation. rant and, said Phillips, “He’s got a lot of
an undercover police detective with the warrant and seized: Marijuana in plastic, a Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Wil- promise and I think he’ll overcome this.
Organized Crime Division, Street Crimes digital scale, a safe containing marijuana liam Rhyne requested that Moran be or- Someday, I think the County of Fairfax will
Unit, explained the case against him. The and packaging material, a smoking device, dered to undergo a drug-and-alcohol evalu- ultimately be proud to have him as a mem-
detective wrote that, during May, he learned a bong, a marijuana cigarette, more pack- ation and receive whatever treatment his ber.”
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